5000 Cape Verde Escudo Banknote (Aristides Maria Pereira)

5,000 Escudos Escudo (Issued 2014)

The 5,000 Escudos banknote represented a significant portion of everyday spending power for residents of Cabo Verde during the 2014–2024 period, serving as currency for substantial purchases and transactions across the archipelago’s economy. This denomination facilitated commerce in both urban centres and rural communities, functioning as a reliable medium of exchange within the island nation’s financial system. The note’s introduction in 2014 marked the beginning of an updated design cycle for the Banco de Cabo Verde, reflecting the institution’s commitment to modernising its currency circulation.

On the front, the banknote features a portrait of a man wearing glasses and formal attire, positioned prominently in the right portion of the note. The portrait is rendered in a purple and pink colour scheme that dominates the design. To the left, the text “BANCO DE CABO VERDE” appears in the upper corner, with “5000 ESCUDOS” displayed in large numerals beneath it. A vertical security strip runs down the left side of the note, containing repeated imagery and security elements. The denomination “8” appears in the lower right corner in a blue circle. A serial number “JA442392” is visible near the bottom of the design. The background incorporates geometric guilloché patterns and rectangular architectural elements in orange and beige tones, creating visual depth and security complexity. The overall colour palette transitions across blue, purple, pink, and orange hues, creating a sophisticated multi-coloured appearance characteristic of modern banknote design.

The reverse displays a stylised map of Cabo Verde rendered in warm tones of orange, red, and pink against a gradient background featuring blue and yellow hues. The denomination “5000 ESCUDOS” appears twice on this side, positioned in the upper right and lower right areas respectively. The text “BANCO DE CABO VERDE” is printed in the upper right corner. A decorative serpent or snake motif in purple appears on the left side of the design. Dark rectangular elements overlay portions of the map, creating a layered visual effect. The background incorporates subtle text and decorative patterns throughout, with colour gradations moving from cooler tones on the left to warmer sunset-like yellows on the right side of the note. The overall composition emphasises the geographical and cultural identity of the nation.

If you have a 5,000 Escudos banknote to exchange, Webuyallcurrency.com takes it as part of its leftover currency service, combining your Cape Verde Escudos banknotes with other world coins and banknotes in one easy payout.

• Indicate the quantity of 5,000 Escudos Escudo banknotes you want to exchange
• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button
• Your online account now shows the exchange value

Webuyallcurrency.com buys and exchanges foreign currency of every kind, so your Cape Verde Escudos banknotes — withdrawn or current — can be sold for cash together with the rest of your leftover coins and notes.

Other Cape Verde Escudos you can exchange: 200, 500, 1000, 2000.